Polyester Lace Trim Fabric from China
A narrow strip of knitted polyester lace fabric, typically 25 cm wide, used for garment trimming and decorative edging on apparel. It falls under HTS 6003.30.60.00 as a knitted or crocheted fabric of synthetic fibers with width not exceeding 30 cm, not classifiable under headings 6001 or 6002. The openwork lace pattern is formed through knitting techniques.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify exact width measurement under tension as per HTS notes to avoid misclassification; provide knitting machine gauge details if audited
• Ensure fiber content labels comply with FTC rules for synthetic textiles
• Common pitfall: confusing with woven lace under Chapter 60 exclusions